I would concur with Lance re the bracket, it is by no means typical in its looks. In fact I thought it was one of mine for a moment! The transition from Mk1 to Mk2 in HBMCo production was in the 11,000's & I suspect yours must be a very early Mk2. If this is the case it would probably date to around Spring/early Summer 1943 mfr.
The C prefix on the bracket most certainly would relate to a 1944 BSA. You mentioned that the rifle was a dead loss apart from the receiver & body pads.......well, if you don't mind a rebuild project you've got the really crucial bits! Was the bolt salvageable? I ask because it would be nice to keep that if it's matching.......It all sounds like a great little refub project to me. Are you going to do it?
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